Ear-splitting sounds and other vile noises

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Disgusting and Dreadful Science features a look at the weird, revolting and shocking aspects of science for children at KS2. From electricity to sound and from light to forces, the books offer Wow! fascinating facts, fun examples and true-life stories to provide ways in to understanding solid scientific principles.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Bang!
• Pounded by sound
• Weird ears
• Boom!
• Amazing ultrasound
• Sounds revolting
• Grunts, growls, squeaks and shrieks
• Ear-splitting science
• Disgusting instruments
• Incredible inventions
• Playback!
• Sounds nasty!
• Sounds of the future
• Glossary
• Websites
• Index

Reviews provided by Syndetics

School Library Journal Review

Gr 4-6-These brief and lively introductions provide a plethora of fun and gross facts. Sounds explains the science behind sound, how ears work, ultrasound, and more. It also includes a scientific explanation of how whoopee cushions work. Shocks covers electrical current, circuits, lightning, etc. In both volumes, each subject is presented on a spread with a brief introduction. The explanations are clear and concise. The layout is open and features color photographs, diagrams, and/or images on every page. Text boxes labeled "Ouch!" highlight painful facts, those labeled "Yuck!" share disgusting ones, and boxes designated with "Yikes!" contain interesting tidbits. "See for Yourself" sections offer simple activities related to the topic. For example, in Shocks, readers are encouraged to statically charge a blown balloon by rubbing it on their hair. A safety warning is included in the section that addresses Ben Franklin and electricity, discouraging students from attempting to fly a kite during a thunderstorm. The lists of places to visit in both titles contain locations in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Glossary words are set apart in bold font in the text.-Maren Ostergard, King County Library System, Issaquah, WA (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.